GIft Aid Training

Around 40 delegates from Carmarthenshire Community groups attended Gift Aid Training at Brynaman Community Centre's new conference facility on Friday. CAVS, Communities First and Giving Sir Gar collaborated to provide the training (delivered by Dot Griew, formerly of the Insitute of Fundraising) to inform local charities and voluntary groups of the benefits of the Gift Aid scheme.

Dot Griew delivering the training at Brynaman Community Centre

Gift Aid is a scheme which allows charities and other voluntary groups to reclaim income tax from personal donations. This can mean that for every £1 donated by a member of the public, a charity or voluntary group can claim an additional 28p from the government. During the training delegates learned how the scheme operates, what kind of groups and donations are eligible and how to fill in the forms.

Dot Griew explains the basics of Gift Aid

More information about the Gift Aid scheme can be found at the website of HM Revenue and Customs and at the Tax Effective Giving website of the Institute of Fundraising.

Local groups wanting more information or advice about the scheme can contact Simon Pearce at CAVS on 01554 777112.